Used the artists recommended specifications and things seem sturdy. No plants in them yet, but the seem sturdy. I did have one tripod break on me as I was adding a screw into the dowel, but that's on me. Went slower with the rest. Be sure to pre-drill the dowel as the artist recommends. Lofted Goods stuff sure isn't the fastest to print, but it is well worth the wait in my opinion.
Also, if you use the dowel wedges, print them on their large flat side. I didn't for the first few and the tiny footprint of the layers makes them easy to break when printed vertically.
I implemented a number of the artists various pots, including ones intended for wall mounting, as the dovetails still match up.
Thank you for the great and beautiful work, Lofted Goods! So happy you changed the chamfer to a fillet on the one leg of the tri-pod.
I drilled the center of the vertical dowel to match the same magnets I purchased for the wall sconces, and simply superglued them to the printed cap. If I could suggest one design improvement, provide a different (cap) model, different from the legs, do accept one or two two magnets, with a slightly deeper outer edge. This makes it easy for those I gifted these to this holiday to re-arrange the planters and accessories as they wish.
EDIT: One other suggestion/request, Any thoughts on modeling a LED holder like you have linked in your sconce lights? I think it would be awesome to illuminate the planters individually are as one desires. Besides, I bout 20 of the lights because they were on sale (through your link), and not sure I will ever use them all. This is not intended to serve as a grow light, but as an accent light.
Thanks again.
Jeremy
Bought a 3D printer after due to this model. Thanks for the addicition :D
Seriously, amazing concept with the rail, thanks a lot:) I suggest inserting the dowel fully into the tripod, i didnt and it shakes a little bit.
Looking forward for new models.
Overall, the models are very high quality and print beautifully. I’ve attached photos—they look great. However, there’s a noticeable defect on the top of each model. Considering the subscription isn’t cheap, I hope these issues will be addressed in future releases.
The Rail v2 and The Rail Tripod Attachment look fantastic. Unfortunately, they don't work for me. As soon as I attach the pots with the plants, they slip off. There's too much play in the holder with the small wedge. The wooden rod is 25 mm. I'll try printing the wedges 1 or 2 mm thicker and see if that helps.
I have exactly the same problem. I've double checked my dowel and it is 25mm. Did printing the wedges thicker solve the problem? I'm assuming I should not scale the sliding attachment as it will muck up the dovetail?!
Hi- I downloaded this and the updted Version 2. I have a few plates that show up empty and am missing the 4 legged tripod and the end caps. Did I do something wrong? Happy to redownload but I just want to make sure they haven't been pulled from the design. I bought my 3D printer after following LoftedGoods on FB so a total newbie and it could be user error.
Hey there, I love this whole project but I can't get the tripod to print successfully. I think I need supports, unless my settings are just off. Im using .2 and 15%, but maybe printing too quickly. But i am unsure!
I am looking for the file that has the dove tail bracket to hold the pots to the dowel. I have downloaded the files for the planters, the tripod and the rail assembly but can not locate the file that contains the dove tail bracket to hold the pot to the assembly. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
I went with a 36" vertical dowel and 10 inch legs for my builds. My local hardware store had 36" long oak dowel (I used as the vertical piece), and they also had 48" long poplar, which I cut into approximately 9.25" lengths so I could get 5 leg segments out of each dowel. Any longer(taller) than 36" would likely get a bit top heavy, and I didnt have to cut the 36" piece (other than to square up the ends). Photos of my builds have been added in the discussion section to give you a scale.
For some reason why I try to slice the 3 legged tripod it keeps putting supports on it when i slice it... but it doesnt do that to the 4 leg version. Weird. This is on the 1" 3mf file
Discussions — The Rail - Tripod Attachment
I'm curious is there a reason why three of the four ends are filleted, while one is chamfered on the Rail Tripod.stl
This has been fixed. Thanks for the heads up!
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Awesome as always. Also great for displaying our pot variants to sell at local markets. 👌🏻
would love to be able to add the grow light to the top!
The Rail v2 and The Rail Tripod Attachment look fantastic. Unfortunately, they don't work for me. As soon as I attach the pots with the plants, they slip off. There's too much play in the holder with the small wedge. The wooden rod is 25 mm. I'll try printing the wedges 1 or 2 mm thicker and see if that helps.
Sorry to hear that! Did you use the wedge for 25mm dowels in the Rail v2 files?
I have exactly the same problem. I've double checked my dowel and it is 25mm. Did printing the wedges thicker solve the problem? I'm assuming I should not scale the sliding attachment as it will muck up the dovetail?!
Hi- I downloaded this and the updted Version 2. I have a few plates that show up empty and am missing the 4 legged tripod and the end caps. Did I do something wrong? Happy to redownload but I just want to make sure they haven't been pulled from the design. I bought my 3D printer after following LoftedGoods on FB so a total newbie and it could be user error.
Hey there, I love this whole project but I can't get the tripod to print successfully. I think I need supports, unless my settings are just off. Im using .2 and 15%, but maybe printing too quickly. But i am unsure!
Im having the same issue tried using a brim and supports
I am looking for the file that has the dove tail bracket to hold the pots to the dowel. I have downloaded the files for the planters, the tripod and the rail assembly but can not locate the file that contains the dove tail bracket to hold the pot to the assembly. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
What length of dowels do you recommend for the whole project? For the legs and the vertical dowel?
I went with a 36" vertical dowel and 10 inch legs for my builds. My local hardware store had 36" long oak dowel (I used as the vertical piece), and they also had 48" long poplar, which I cut into approximately 9.25" lengths so I could get 5 leg segments out of each dowel. Any longer(taller) than 36" would likely get a bit top heavy, and I didnt have to cut the 36" piece (other than to square up the ends). Photos of my builds have been added in the discussion section to give you a scale.
For some reason why I try to slice the 3 legged tripod it keeps putting supports on it when i slice it... but it doesnt do that to the 4 leg version. Weird. This is on the 1" 3mf file